In Re Thomas

OPINION

JAMES T. WORTHEN, Chief Justice.

Relator Dan Thomas filed a petition for writ of mandamus complaining that his right to a speedy trial was violated. He seeks a writ of mandamus directing the trial court to vacate its judgment of conviction and sentence and to dismiss the indictment.

Mandamus will not issue where there is an adequate remedy at law. Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 840 (Tex.1992). The issue of whether a defendant’s right to a speedy trial was violated may be appealed after conviction. See Zamorano v. State, 84 S.W.3d 643, 646-47 (Tex.Crim.App.2002) (conviction reversed…